Statement from Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce on the Election of Nithya Raman as Mayor of Los Angeles
November 5, 2026 11:45 am
LOS ANGELES – Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas issued the following statement on the election of Nithya Raman as Mayor of Los Angeles:
“On behalf of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, we congratulate Mayor-elect Nithya Raman on her election as Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. As an organization with a deep history in Los Angeles, we look forward to working with her to support a thriving city for all.
Our city has important work ahead: addressing housing and public safety, supporting local businesses, strengthening our neighborhoods, creating jobs, and keeping Los Angeles competitive.
As Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world, we must get the basics right here at home. That means a city where businesses can grow, residents can find opportunity, and the economy works for all Angelenos.”
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About the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy.